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Big Think@bigthinkmedia
Followers651,758
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)603K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#15 Education Bestsellers
Recommended by55
New recommenders, 30 days+50
Recommends7
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

Big Think

630k640k650k660k670k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 651,758

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When their recommendations started

Big Think

Feb 25MayAugNovFebMayAugNov

Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.